LWV Conversation: Clearing the Streets of the City

Providence League of Women Voters Invites you to a Providence Conversation

Providence: Clearing the Streets of the City

Rhode Island has weathered blizzards, snowstorms, ice, and floods. Meet the man behind the Herculean challenge of Clearing The Streets.

Guest:  Michael Borg, executive director, Department of Public Works City of Providence


Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018
Place: 603 Angell St, home of Liz Head
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm

For more information, 401-351-2269, or emhead603@hotmail.com

Report: Providence tax deals lack compliance, transparency

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter
Published: January 9, 2018, 12:45 pm

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – There is “widespread noncompliance” with annual reporting requirements for recipients of tax breaks in the city of Providence, according to a review of the special deals released Monday by the city’s internal auditor’s office.

The 95-page report on the city’s 52 active tax stabilization agreements (TSAs), prepared at the request of the City Council, also suggests there “is not an easy or transparent way” for the public to learn about the incentives that are currently in place.

Full WPRI Story

Citywide Conversation at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School

Please join

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza with Councilman Seth Yurdin for a Citywide Conversation

Tuesday, January 30 at 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
455 Wickenden St, Providence, Rhode Island 02903


All are welcome to join this open discussion on our City and how we can work together to benefit our neighborhoods and communities.